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How Many People Are Named Clifton?
Estimated people named Clifton living in the U.S. today
38,731
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 70,600
- Peak year: 1975 (1,224 births)
- Estimated living today: 38,731
Clifton by age group — who carries the name today?
Clifton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Clifton
Clifton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 70,600 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 38,731 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 8,825 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Cliftons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Clifton in the US?
An estimated 38,731 people named Clifton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Clifton rare — about 1 in 8,825 Americans.
Is Clifton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Clifton is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Clifton most popular?
Clifton peaked in 1975, when 1,224 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Clifton?
Clifton ranks #1,062 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).